Tender

NHS England Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Managed Service

NHS ENGLAND

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Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 10:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is seeking a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Bowel Cancer Screening Programme, focusing on the provision of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) home testing kits. The contract includes sending personalised FIT kits to eligible participants across England, managing logistics for the return of kits, supplying analysers and consumables to five regional screening hubs, and training hub staff. The tender, classified under multiple CPV codes including laboratory and precision equipment, has a value of £190 million and follows an open procurement procedure. Key dates include the tender closing on 31st January 2025, with the contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical diagnostics, logistics, and training services. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Companies specialising in diagnostic kits, medical equipment, and parcel delivery services will find this tender particularly relevant. The successful bidder will play a critical role in ensuring the continuity and efficiency of a vital public health programme, thus positioning themselves as key players in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS England Bowel Cancer Screening Programme Managed Service

Notice Description

This tender is to appoint a Managed Service Provider to deliver the MSP contract for the continued provision of Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) home testing kits to those eligible for the bowel cancer screening programme throughout England. These tests allow those at risk of cancer, and requiring further tests, to be identified and provision is an essential component of the screening pathway. Further tests after FIT are typically screening specialist practitioner review and a screening colonoscopy. The MSP contract broadly covers; the sending of personalised FIT kits to eligible participants in England, management of the logistics to return kits to an NHS bowel cancer screening hub (n=5), the supply of analysers to all 5 hubs, and consumables to test the kits, provision of training for hub staff to analyse the kits, the systems to allow results to be transferred to the Bowel Cancer Screening System (BCSS) software. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b8980ae-9299-4eb1-abfe-c040b8c4c1e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae76c8a6-0751-40ed-8073-db6adcd5e22d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

64121200 - Parcel delivery services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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